Fish with Kiwi Salsa - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Fish with Kiwi Salsa
Prep: 17 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 4
Dinner

This Fish with Kiwi Salsa is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 354 calories, 39.3g protein, and 18.42g carbs per serving. Ready in 32 minutes. High in fiber (6.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

354 Calories
39.3g Protein
18.42g Carbs
14.26g Fat
The spicy salsa really brings out the light flavor of the fish. Good for Phase 2 of South Beach.

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado
  • 2 cups kiwi fruit
  • 1/2 lime yields lime juice
  • 2 sprigs cilantro
  • 2 tbsps chopped red onion
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 2 lbs basa fish (catfish)

Instructions

  1. Grill fish in aluminum foil packet until just flakey.
  2. While fish is grilling, prepare the salsa.
  3. Chop the kiwi fruit and avocado into larger chunks. Finely chop the jalapeno, cilantro and red onion. Lightly toss the mixed salsa and add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve the salsa over the grilled fish.
  5. Note: removing the seeds of the jalapeno prior to chopping, will make it less spicy.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Fish with Kiwi Salsa contribute to your health goals:

  • Fish: Supports anti-inflammatory pathways important for PCOS management
  • Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
  • Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Fish with Kiwi Salsa can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Avocado.

Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that provides numerous health benefits, especially for individuals with PCOS. This creamy, versatile fruit is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But how exactly does avocado benefit those managing PCOS symptoms? Healthy Fats Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are known to improve heart health and reduce inflammation. These healthy fats help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is crucial for managing insulin re...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Fish with Kiwi Salsa recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 354 calories per serving with 39.3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 32 minutes total. Prep time is 17 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 354 calories, 39.3g protein (44%), 18.42g carbs, 14.26g fat. Plus 6.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. At 354 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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